The Sun – Putin blitz new defence sec
The Sun’s front page reports Britain’s new Defence Secretary dashed for cover from Vladimir Putin’s missiles yesterday on his first official visit to Ukraine. John Healey was scrambled to a bomb shelter as air raid sirens rang out across Odesa. Elsewhere, Lewis Hamilton’s British Grand Prix success and the England football team make the front page.
AIR RAID TERROR Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey dashes to bomb shelter during missile attack on first official visit to Ukraine
BRITAIN’S new Defence Secretary dashed for cover from Vladimir Putin’s missiles yesterday on his first official visit to Ukraine. John Healey was scrambled to a bomb shelter as air raid sirens rang out across Odesa.
Talks carried on underground with Mr Healey telling President Volodymyr Zelensky he would sit shoulder to shoulder as Ukraine’s firmest friend.
On Thursday night Mr Healey was awaiting the election results in a South Yorkshire sports hall. Fast forward 72 hours and he was being rushed to a bomb shelter in the Black Sea city.
England fans roar ‘bring on Holland’ as Lewis Hamilton seals shock win over Dutch rival Max Verstappen at British GP
ENGLAND fans are praying Lewis Hamilton’s historic British GP win is an omen for Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final with the Netherlands. The Brit pulled off a remarkable, record-extending ninth triumph at Silverstone… with DUTCH world champ Max Verstappen second.
Hamilton’s glory had sports lovers revving up with extra excitement for the mega midweek clash with Ronald Koeman’s men in Dortmund.
One fan posted: “England 1 – 0 Holland. Bring on Wednesday!”
Another wrote: “Lewis Hamilton beats Max Verstappen, England 1 Holland Nil. Gareth Southgate and the boys, it’s over to you on Wednesday night.” Other supporters merely enjoyed a huge sporting double for the nation.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
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Editorial 08 July 2024.
It’s politics galore on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers, with many looking ahead at what Rachel Reeves is expected to say in her first speech as chancellor. Reeves is the UK’s first woman chancellor of the exchequer.
French politics is also splashed on many papers, as the left-wing bloc won a shocking victory in the second and final parliamentary election on Sunday. France now faces a political deadlock after Sunday’s election dealt a blow to the far-right National Rally – but left no party with a majority.
As Europe’s summer of sports is in full swing, the front pages offer their analysis of Wimbledon, the Euros and the British Grand Prix. The coverage is continued via the back pages.